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2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

617-243-6000

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Natick, MA 01760

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Newton Centre, MA 02459

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978 Worcester Road (rte 9)

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482

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Newton, MA 02462

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Waltham, MA 02453

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Getting Ready for Newborn
Learn about our Maternity Services
617-243-6649

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Getting Ready to Care for Your Newborn

 

Live online, via Zoom

Recommended to complete class by 36 weeks of pregnancy.

This class covers how to care for a baby during the first three months of life. You will learn tips and strategies to use during this brand new experience.

Registration is for up to two people who are planning to care for a newborn baby. 

Class covers:

  • safe sleep practices
  • baby communication: reading baby’s cues
  • comforting your crying baby
  • feeding choices: breast, bottle, and infant formula
  • bathing, diapering, dressing
  • nail, cord, and circumcision care
  • signs of illness and when to call baby’s healthcare provider
  • car seat basics
  • pets and babies

Class fee: $60

Suggested classes to accompany Getting Ready to Care for Your Newborn:
- Getting Ready for Breastfeeding

Choose from class dates:

  • Online - Sunday, May 18, 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm FULL
  • Online - Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm FULL
  • Online - Sunday, June 8, 2025, 12:00-3:00pm
  • Online - Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm FULL
  • In-Person - Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm FULL
  • Online - Sunday, June 22, 2025, 3:00-6:00pm
  • Online - Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
  • Online - Monday, July 7, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
  • In-Person - Thursday, July 10, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
  • In-Person - Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
  • In-Person - Thursday, July 31, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
  • Online - Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
  • Online - Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
  • In-Person - Sunday, August 24, 2025, 2:30-5:30pm
  • Online - Monday, August 25, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
  • In-Person - Sunday, August 31, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm
  • Online - Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
  • In-Person - Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
  • In-Person - Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
  • Online - Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm

Email nwhchildbirthed@partners.org with registration request.

Include the following information
- Name of pregnant person
- Name of person taking class with the pregnant person
- Due Date
- Phone number in this format 555-555-5555
- Class Requested, Name & Dates
- Class Requested, Name & Dates
- Class Requested, Name & Dates

Get in touch with questions or if you want personalized class suggestions:
nwhchildbirthed@partners.org or 617-243-6649.

 
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